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Mustafa Uysal, a treasure hunter in Bursa, has made a striking claim, announcing his discovery of an underground city in the Orhangazi district. According to Uysal, this discovery indicates that the First Council of Nicaea, a significant event in Christian history, was actually convened in this underground city, contrary to traditional historical understanding. Stating that
Milan’s Sforza Castle, a symbol of Italian history, has long fascinated historians, engineers, and architects. Built in the 15th century, it has served as a fortress, residence, and seat of power. Now, a groundbreaking technological investigation led by the Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with Sforza Castle and with technical support from Codevintec, has uncovered
Polonezköy, founded 200 years ago by Polish immigrants who came to Istanbul, is in danger of losing its cultural richness due to the decrease in its population of Polish origin. Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski, a Polish nobleman, founded Polonezköy near Istanbul in the 19th century. Today, this village faces a serious challenge: a declining population
Archaeologists unearthed nearly 2,000 bronze statue fragments in the scrapyard area of the ancient city of Metropolis. Metropolis Ancient City, located in the Torbalı district of Izmir, Türkiye, is a significant archaeological site that dates back to the 3rd century BC. This ancient city was particularly important during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, serving as
The 15th-century Ottoman masterpiece, Gazi Mihal Bath, will be transformed into a ‘Fragrance’ or ‘Cheese’ museum after its restoration. The Gazi Mihal Bath was commissioned by Gazi Mihal Bey in 1422. It is located along the Tunca River on the Edirne-Kapıkule road and is part of a complex that includes a bridge and a mosque.
The Kaskas, known as the relentless enemies of the Hittites who established the first central state in Anatolia, have long remained shrouded in mystery. Residing in the Black Sea region, these tribes continuously launched raids into Hittite territory, becoming a persistent thorn in their side. Until now, archaeological findings related to the Kaskas had not
In an exciting archaeological discovery, researchers from the University of Warsaw have found a residential complex featuring an advanced drinking water collection system and a mysterious mask in the ancient city of Ptolemais, located on Libya’s Mediterranean coast. This significant find comes after a thirteen-year pause due to the Libyan civil war, with archaeologists returning
The Gerga Monumental Statue, stolen from the ancient city of Gerga in the Karia region, has been left to its fate after being discovered 14 years ago in a farmhouse. Rescued from antiquities traffickers, the Gerga statue was initially handed over to the İzmir Archaeology Museum, where it was stored in a neglected corner. Recently
The Turkish Academy and the Archaeology Institute of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences have made a significant discovery during their joint excavation work in 2022. They uncovered the upper part of an inscription and the mausoleum of İlteriş Kutluğ Kağan, the father of notable Göktürk rulers Bilge Kağan and Kül Tigin. This inscription, dating back
A significant discovery has been made in Greece’s Mora region, where the only known portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last emperor of the Byzantine Empire, has been found. Greek archaeologists uncovered this important find in a fresco dating back to the mid-15th century at the Aigialeia Aigio Monastery, located in the Achaea region of
A recent study has revealed that a skull found in Izmir in 1929, which was long thought to belong to Cleopatra’s sister IV. Arsinoe, actually belongs to a young child. In 1929, archaeologists discovered the skull in the Oktagon structure at the ancient city of Ephesus. Later, in 1982, the rest of the skeleton was
